Hope's Voice - SARA Advocate

Apis Services Inc • Vincennes, IN

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Sexual Assault Response Advocate (SARA) serves as the primary case management lead for all sexual assault (SA) survivors receiving services through Hope’s Voice in Knox and Daviess Counties. The SARA provides specialized, trauma-informed advocacy and ongoing case management across the full continuum of a survivor’s engagement with Hope’s Voice — from initial contact through case closure. While on-call crisis response is a shared responsibility across the Hope’s Voice team, the SARA’s core function is sustained, longitudinal case management for SA clients, ensuring continuity, coordination, and survivor-centered service delivery. The SARA operates in a remote/dispatch model and works in close coordination with community partners, legal and healthcare systems, and the broader Hope’s Voice team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related human services field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in social services, with experience in sexual assault services required
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual assault dynamics, trauma-informed approaches, and survivor-centered service delivery
• Experience with ongoing case management, multidisciplinary team coordination, and community partner relations preferred
• Must pass all pre-employment screening requirements of CFS, Corp. and applicable state regulations
• No felony convictions or pending felony/misdemeanor charges that would pose risk to survivors or compromise the integrity of Hope’s Voice services

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ongoing case management, multidisciplinary team coordination, and community partner relations preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary ongoing case manager for all SA clients receiving services through Hope’s Voice in Knox and Daviess Counties
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop individualized service plans for SA survivors and their families
• Provide sustained, trauma-informed advocacy and support across the full case continuum — from initial engagement through case closure
• Coordinate and monitor referrals to community partners for housing, healthcare, mental health, legal services, childcare, education, employment, and financial assistance
• Conduct danger and lethality assessments; develop and document individualized safety plans
• Assist survivors in understanding their rights and remedies; facilitate referrals to legal counsel as appropriate
• Assist survivors in navigating the court system, obtaining protective orders, and accessing Victim Assistance through the County Prosecutor’s office
• Provide services without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or lifestyle
• Participate in the Hope’s Voice on-call rotation alongside all team members to support 24/7 hotline and crisis response coverage
• Respond to SA and IPV crisis calls as dispatched per team scheduling; SA crisis response is a shared responsibility across all Hope’s Voice team members and is not the sole responsibility of the SARA
• Provide crisis intervention support in field, hospital, law enforcement, and community settings as needed
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with law enforcement, prosecutors, healthcare providers, courts, financial services, and social service agencies in Knox and Daviess Counties
• Represent Hope’s Voice and CFS, Corp. positively in all community interactions; promote awareness of available services
• Participate in outreach activities and community events as assigned
• Stay current on research-based sexual violence prevention strategies, trends, and evidence-based practices
• Maintain accurate, timely records including case notes, service plans, data collection, incident reports, and statistical reporting required by ICJI, ICADV, and other funders/regulators
• Complete all data entry in applicable systems consistent with program requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality for all survivors, volunteers, and families in accordance with applicable law and organizational policy
• Adhere to VAWA, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (where applicable), Joint Commission standards, and CFS, Corp. policies and procedures
• Maintain ICESACore-40 certification and all other required certifications throughout employment
• Stay current on trauma-informed care, SA dynamics, and evidence-based advocacy practices
• Attend all mandatory training, staff meetings, and professional development as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level